Rep. Murphey: The Legislature’s attack on charity
Though far removed from reality, the legislative world does share some aspects with the real world.
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Ask Dr. Anna: Why sit matters: The building block of dog obedience
One of the first things we teach our dogs in obedience class is the sit cue. It’s the basic building block of any training curriculum….
Rep. Murphey: Preserving the Right of State agencies to the superfluous
Over the past weeks, readers of these articles have read about just a few of the tactics utilized by the tax increase idealogues to convince…
Rep. Murphey: The push poll that convinced legislators to raise your taxes
It was the moment that left no doubt in my mind: the fix was in. Not only would this not be a year for reform…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to protect yourself and your pet from this deadly disease
Since August is National Immunization Month and September 28th is World Rabies Day, Dr. Coffin will take this opportunity to discuss Rabies. Did you know that…
Rep. Murphey: The Great Armageddon Tour of 2017
This year’s legislative session was dominated by a group of “raise taxes at all costs” ideologues who deployed aggressive strategies to advance an array of…
Rep. Murphey: The dastardly art of Freshman Pawning
Much of the time and energy of this legislative session was consumed by the push to raise taxes, even if those taxes were unconstitutional. This…
Ask Dr. Anna: A nail trim saga — one hundred and twenty eight toes
It is nail trim time at my house, and it’s not pretty.
Superintendent: “We have a moral obligation as a society to provide the best for our children “
Several years ago, I was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. This was before the days of paperless meetings.
Ask Dr. Anna: Two things your pet needs: vaccines and microchips
During the month of August, Guthrie Pet Hospital is celebrating National Immunization Month and National Check The Chip Day with monthly specials. Dr. Coffin will…
Ask Dr. Anna: Life with emotionally/mentally disabled pets
Crazy dog. I know them. I live in what is essentially a group home for pets who were unwanted, neglected, or abandoned. The dogs and…
Rep. Murphey: From the best of years to the worst of years — Part 3
It was the speech that officially launched a new and dangerous ideology: do whatever it takes to raise taxes — even it it means ignoring…
Senate Minutes with AJ Griffin
This month I served on a panel for the Oklahoma Early Childhood Coalition Summit. We heard from experts who talked about how an “adverse childhood…
Rep. Murphey: From the best of years to the worst of years – part two
In last week’s article I described my initial optimism for this year’s legislative session and detailed the opportunities afforded to this year’s legislature. I explained…
Ask Dr. Anna: We are the champions; AAHA accreditation
In 2003, Guthrie Pet Hospital was awarded the American Animal Hospital Association’s top honor, AAHA accreditation. Our hospital is inspected every three years to verify…
Ask Dr. Anna: The ultimate guide to Canine Influenza Virus
Canine Influenza Virus, also known as dog flu, was first diagnosed in the United States in 2004. Since then, the virus has spread across the…
Rep. Murphey: From the best of years to the worst of years
Perhaps you read these articles a few months ago and took note of my optimism about this year’s legislative session. As the legislative year progressed,…
Teen drivers spiking your auto insurance? Read this!
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie.
Ask Dr. Anna: Guthrie Pet Hospital celebrates 20 years with an open house
In 1997, Dr. Anna Coffin moved back to her hometown and purchased Guthrie Pet Hospital. Over the years, Guthrie Pet Hospital has earned certification with…
Rep. Murphey: The ongoing disintegration of transparency in the Oklahoma Legislature
As this year’s legislative session drew to a close, legislators commenced a rapid fire process of throwing out various tax increase proposals in an apparent…